Little Blue Lake, SOuth Australia

South Australia was one of those states that continued to surprise us with all the goodness it has on offer.

​From desert to beach, sunken limestone cave gardens and water filled sinkholes it really does have a little bit of everything, and Little Blue Lake is no exception to one of those wonderful surprises.

fast facts:

What: Limestone sinkhole
Where: South Australia
Location: 10 minutes from Mount Gambier
Water Temperature: 12 Degrees Celsius
Is Swimming Allowed: Yes
​Is Swimming Encouraged: Yes
Depth: 20 - 50m
Diameter: 50m

Little Blue Lake is a water-filled sinkhole that you can swim in! It is roughly a 10 minute drive from Mount Gambier and absolutely worth a visit. The lake reaches almost 50 metres in depth at its deepest point with the water temperature being a very refreshing (f***ing freezing) 12 degrees all year round. 

The lake has a diameter of almost 50m, and is surrounded by cliffs that are around 8 metres in height, making it feel pretty special when you're in the water. The council has added steps and a pontoon to access the water easily from those who don’t mind dabbling in a cold water swim.

The location is also used for cave diving, but you’ll need a permit if that is your boogie (it is not mine... yet).
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This place is definitely worth a stop on your trip to South Australia!